EDMONTON, Alta. -- Meritor has recently completed an expansion of its aftermarket distribution centre in Edmonton, Alta., which the company says will improve service and delivery time to its western Canada OE dealer and warehouse distributor customers. The 35,000-sq.-ft. centre now stocks a full line of Meritor and Euclid drivetrain and undercarriage products.The expansion improves product availability which will reduce lead times as much as 70%, according to Doug Jamieson, site manager, Meritor.“Our expanded centre in Edmonton enables us to consolidate and expedite a customer’s order for Meritor and Euclid parts into one shipment for faster delivery,” Jamieson said.Customers in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan were previously served through the company’s Brampton, Ont., distribution centre.The expanded Edmonton facility complements Meritor Logistics, the company’s new third-party multiple logistic services. Meritor recently launched this aftermarket-based, third-party multiple logistics service to improve distribution activities, packaging capabilities and remanufacturing techniques within a given country or an entire continent.
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Saturday, 6 October 2012
Friday, 31 August 2012
Meritor Wabco introduces ECAS for 6x2 configurations
ROCHESTER, Mich. -- Meritor Wabco has announced a new electronically controlled air suspension (ECAS) for 6x2 configurations.
The system allows the driver to shift weight to the drive axle to reduce wheel spin in low-traction situations.
More fleets are spec’ing 6x2 configurations to increase payload and save fuel. Meritor Wabco officials said about 400 lbs can be saved by switching to a 6x2. However, the configuration can remain a challenge in low-grip scenarios.
ECAS is designed to improve a truck’s air suspension control system by electronically maintaining a set ride height between the axle and chassis as road and vehicle characteristics change. The pressure control of the air springs is only adjusted when there’s a change in the load, officials explained.
Meritor Wabco demonstrated the technology to trade press editors this week on a slick track at Ford’s Michigan Proving Grounds.
“This is a highly differentiated approach to 6x2 applications, which provides several cost benefits to the fleet owner at the point of purchase and over the life of the vehicle,” said Jon Morrison, president and general manager, Meritor Wabco. “The ECAS system will not only improve 6x2 traction and reduce fuel consumption, but will also decrease axle wear and tear requiring less maintenance in addition to several safety benefits.”
The new system will be available beginning in September.
Monday, 27 August 2012
Meritor Wabco offering lane departure warning with drowsy driver alert
ROCHESTER, Mich. -- Meritor Wabco has announced availability of lane departure warning system that offers drowsy driver detection capabilities.
The system, built on the SafeTrak technology developed by Takata Corp., will be available for fleet installation beginning in October, the company announced.
Meritor Wabco’s LDW system is a forward-looking, vision-based system that monitors the road and the vehicle’s position in the lane. It provides audible alerts when the driver strays from his or her own lane without the turn signal activated.
The system uses “advanced image analysis algorithms” to detect a wide variety of lane markings and can even determine the lane parameters in bad weather, including snow, officials say.
Included in the system is a Driver Alertness Warning (DAW) function that notifies a driver when they have been weaving within their lane of travel. Company officials cited Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) data that shows “failure to keep in proper lane” is the third most cited reason for a fatal truck accident. The FMCSA has also projected that fleets can achieve a payback of as much as US$6.55 for every dollar spent on lane departure warnings systems.
The system uses a single camera that’s mounted to a bracket on the windshield. It offers automatic calibration and simple diagnostics, Meritor Wabco officials said during a press preview of the technology.
The first version, which will be available in October, will offer lane departure warnings and drowsy driver alerts. A more advanced system, to come later, will add video storage capabilities as well as a collision warning system.
“Customers recognize our continuous commitment to optimize safety products and have expressed great interest in our new system,” said Jon Morrison, president and general manager, Meritor Wabco. “With more than 800 million North American commercial truck miles logged, Meritor Wabco’s LDW system with the addition of next generation SafeTrak technology by Takata broadens our portfolio of active safety systems for the commercial vehicle, allows us to be a single, integrated supplier for all critical safety needs, and provides the fleet with a valuable tool in improving safety and reducing costs.”
Meritor Wabco will handle all sales and technical support for LDW, the company said.
Saturday, 25 August 2012
New generation of Meritor Wabco's ESC will adjust to changing vehicle characteristics
ROCHESTER, Mich. -- Meritor Wabco’s electronic stability control (ESC) has gotten smarter.
The company showcased this week a new “self-learning, drive-it-away” ESCsmart system.
It responds to the changing performance characteristics of a vehicle over time without requiring future calibrations once the truck leaves the assembly plant, officials said.
As a result, the new system always performs optimally through the life of the vehicle. It also reduces system maintenance by eliminating the need for recalibrations, even after wheel alignments or when an ECU is replaced in the field.
The new and improved ESC system from Meritor Wabco will be available in 2014.
“We continually look at ways to improve base technology so that we can offer the industry more value. ESCsmart is a significant step in the evolution of electronic stability control,” said Jon Morrison, president and general manager, Meritor Wabco. “The technology advancements with self-learning will not only help save manufacturers time and cost in the validation and application process, but fleets can reduce down time due to the need for reprogramming the ECU every time they have a truck and/or trailer configuration change.”
Meritor Wabco currently has more than 150,000 stability systems deployed across North America. During a recent demonstration, Alan Korn, director, advanced brake systems integration with Meritor Wabco, said the company’s ESC system has a 100% re-order rate. The system is available on trucks built by Daimler Trucks North America, Paccar and Navistar.
A University of Michigan Transport Research Institute study has found that electronic stability control can reduce rollover crashes by 50% while eliminating 25% of loss-of-control accidents.
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Three Canadians among Meritor Aftermarket contest winners
FLORENCE, Ky. -- Three Canadians were among the 10 winners in Meritor Aftermarket's 'Run with the Bull' contest, which rewarded customers who insisted on the company's Meritor, Euclid, Mascot or Meritor Wabco product brands.
The contest was open both to distributors and end users. Grand prize winners Gale Wickersham of Wick's Truck & Trailers in Omaha, Neb. and Mike Drovdahl from Southwest Trailer Service in Portland, Ore., each won a trip to Spain to witness the Running of the Bulls as grand prize winners.
Eight other winners, including the Canadians, won a lodge trip, according to the company. The Canadian winners included Trevor Deacon, parts manager with Pineridge Trailer in Kamloops, B.C. and Peter Sullivan, manager, Quinte Truck and Trailer in Belleville, Ont. from the channel customer side. On the end user side, Jesse Dimmel, purchasing, Pioneer Construction in Sudbury, Ont. was a winner.
"We know our customers are running hard to satisfy their clients and to keep up with the hectic demand of maximizing vehicles' on-road performance," said Terry Livingston, general manager, Meritor Aftermarket. "We understand that our customers have a choice in selecting quality aftermarket parts for trucks, trailers and specialty vehicles. This customized incentive program fit perfectly with their desire to buy the best and to qualify for several high-caliber prizes."
Monday, 7 November 2011
Meritor, Takata Set Deal to Market Safety Systems
Meritor Wabco Vehicle Control Systems and Takata Corp.’s U.S. subsidiary, TK Holdings, have signed a letter of intent to market and distribute two of Takata’s products in North America.
Under the agreement, Meritor Wabco will market and distribute Takata’s SafeTrak lane-departure warning systems — Truck Interface Module and Fleet Management Portal.
“Takata’s products perfectly complement and enhance our current active safety systems such as OnGuard and SmartTrac,” Jon Morrison, president of Meritor Wabco, said in the statement.
Takata’s lane-departure warning system is designed to help a driver avoid swerving from a lane or the road by providing warnings to the driver when certain events occur, Morrison said in his statement.
“Distracted or sleepy drivers contribute heavily to this type of incident,” his statement added.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Vipar, Meritor partner to offer 3PL service to suppliers
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. -- Vipar Heavy Duty has announced a new program with Meritor Aftermarket Services that will offer third party logistics (3PL) services to Vipar's supplier community. Under the agreement, Vipar will work with Meritor's logistics operation to bring 3PL services to the group's approved suppliers.
"Our supplier partners are looking for profitable growth, new market opportunities, and improved efficiencies," said Chris Baer, vice-president of Vipar Heavy Duty. "We are excited to team up with Meritor Aftermarket Services. Our partnership allows us to address these needs and offer a new level of 'supplier solutions' as well as globalize our business model. Relationship innovation will drive our success in the future."
Meritor Aftermarket Services is a full-scale 3PL provider offering a number of core logistics competencies including packaging and kitting, material planning, warehousing, distribution, remanufacturing, customer support and consulting services. The partnership with Vipar offers suppliers with the opportunity to outsource part or all of their supply chain management functions with the industry's logistics expert.
"We have enjoyed a long and productive relationship with Vipar Heavy Duty, " said Craig Cartmill, general manager, worldwide aftermarket operations, Meritor. "Our business systems help our customers reduce costs by maximizing productivity while improving service levels. We are excited to enhance our services with Vipar's technology and bring this program to an even larger audience through the Vipar vendor community."
The new Vipar Heavy Duty program with Meritor Aftermarket Services will enable suppliers to reach global customers through Meritor's distribution centers in China, India, Australia, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Mexico and Brazil. Those locations are in addition to centres in the US and Canada and six remanufacturing centres around the globe.
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